There are 2 ways to get from Skipton to Cumbria by train or car
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Skipton to Cumbria by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Cumbria is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Skipton to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Skipton and Cumbria is 101 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Skipton to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Skipton to Cumbria, including transfers.
Skipton to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Cumbria is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Skipton to Cumbria.
There are 3389+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Skipton, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Skipton to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Lancaster, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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